Loop the Vedder Trail Half Marathon & 10K

• The 2020 race plan has been altered to the best of our ability to accommodate COVID-19 health and safety recommendations and guidelines.
• Please note there will be no mass gathering at any time at the start or finish line.
• The start and finish areas will be monitored and controlled throughout the day to ensure the flow of participants as per the pre-established start windows.
• To assist in minimizing the number of people on site, spectators are asked to refrain from attending the start and/or finish areas. There are many nodes along the trail for those wishing to cheer on runners. We ask that you please choose a point along the span of the trail other than the start/finish area.
• There will be two distance options:
  • 21km Trail Half Marathon
  • 10km Trail Run
  • There will not be a kids run in 2020 (but if you have eager kids looking to run stay tuned for some updates coming in September!)
• This will be a timed race course requiring pre-registration and a timing chip. Registered participants will receive an official race time ranked against all participants who complete the course on race day.
• An official start and finish line area will be set up for each of the two race distances in the field at the base of Vedder Bridge near the start of the Vedder Rotary Loop Trail.
• The race course route will be marked (flagged), but the trail will remain open to the public (as per the City of Chilliwack - a public trail will not be closed for events).
• All participant runners will pre-register online and will need to select a mandatory start time window. There will be six (6) starting windows of one (1) hour each. The first window will start at 8am and the last window will end at 2pm. The race course and timing will officially close at 4.30pm. Please select your starting window accordingly. (We reserve the right to further assign a specific start time within the hour window selected, if it is determined further precautions are necessary in reducing the number of people in any one area).
• There will be no race-day registration or package pick-up. Mandatory package pick up will be at a drive-through location (tbd) prior to race day. If you are unable to pick up your package in person, pre-arrangements can be made, but no later than 10 days prior to race day.
• There will be no race-day check-in. All registered participants will be directed to their respective start line to activate their timing chip within their pre-registered time window. No exceptions!
• Pre-race communications will provide all instructions and guidelines leading up to the day, including all safety precautions and recommendations as at that time regarding COVID-19.
• Participants will be required to complete a COVID-19 health waiver which will be provided electronically in the week prior to race day. A copy or evidence of completion of same (on your phone etc) will be required to pick up your race package.
• There will be a minimum of one (1) aid station set up for each distance with a minimum of first aid supplies and water. To remain vigilant, best practice would be to treat the run as self supported and bring your own water, nutrition and supplies.
• The full distance of both race courses will be monitored throughout the day by race volunteers.
• If the race is cancelled for any reason, including but not limited to COVID-19 restrictions or guidelines, all registrations will be automatically deferred to 2021.
• All registered participants will receive a special edition race t-shirt and finisher medal!
  

For further details and up to date information please refer to the Loop the Vedder race details on our website.

Registrations are non-refundable. If the race must be cancelled for any reason, including, but not limited to, reasons related to COVID-19, all registrations will be automatically deferred to 2021. We are planning for a return to 'normal' race format in 2021 assuming the same can be supported by federal, provincial, municipal and health guidelines.

Registration deferral will not be permitted under any other circumstances, but you can transfer your entry to another participant until the close of registration.

You can move down in distance from the Half to 10k until close of registration; you can not move up in distance. If you decide to move down in distance, no credit will be provided for the difference in entry fee.

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding of the registration policy.

Entry fees will have GST (5%) and a Race Roster processing fee added. All fees are in Canadian dollars.